Bill > S07683

This bill creates a specific exemption to existing alcohol beverage control laws by allowing a retail license for on-premises alcohol consumption within 200 feet of a church, specifically for a precisely defined parcel of land located in the Village of Phelps, Town of Phelps, in Ontario County, New York. The bill provides an extremely detailed geographic description of the exact property boundaries, including specific measurements, directions, and references to land ownership records, which would enable a particular business (likely a restaurant or food establishment) to obtain a liquor license despite its proximity to a place of worship. Typically, alcohol control laws prohibit establishing drinking establishments too close to churches or schools, but this bill creates a narrow, location-specific exception to that rule. The exemption appears to be tailored for a specific property, suggesting it may be addressing a particular local business or development opportunity. The bill would take effect immediately upon passage, allowing the specified premises to potentially obtain a liquor license without requiring further waiting periods or additional legislative action.

Budget and Finance, Business and Industry

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S7683